Dogs are almost always looking for more food so it’s a good idea to supplement their regular diet with a special treat every now and then. Treats are also valuable for training. Store-bought treats tend to be fattening or loaded with artificial flavors and the healthy ones can be pricey. You can bake your own healthy, organic dog treats at home quickly with a few simple ingredients. Decide if you want to give your dog something sweet, savory, or chewy.

Steps

Method1

Baking Peanut Butter Cookies

1

Gather the ingredients. Dogs love the taste of peanut butter. Get smooth (not crunchy) organic peanut butter, rolled oats, flour, and honey from your local grocery. You can use white or whole wheat flour.[1]

2

Mix the ingredients. Get a large mixing bowl. Add in 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of oats, 1/3 cup of peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix them thoroughly with a spoon or whisk. Then add 1 and ½ cups of water to the mixture and mix it in until it becomes thick and doughy.

3

Bake the cookies. Lightly sprinkle flour over the cooking surface and roll the dough flat on the cooking surface so that it becomes a ¼ inch thick sheet. Use a cookie cutter or knife to remove cookie-shaped pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Bake them for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

4

Sneak in healthy additives. Consider adding half a tablespoon of fish oil in when mixing the recipe. Dogs sometimes dislike the strong taste on its own but the flavor will be overpowered by the peanut butter. Fish oil will improve the dog’s coat, joints, and circulatory system.[2]

Method2

Baking Chicken Jerky

1

Gather the ingredients. Jerky treats are a great alternative to raw hide or bones that will give your dog something to chew on and provide protein for their muscles. Purchase several pieces of boneless organic chicken from your local grocery.[3]

You can also make a similar treat with sweet potatoes which are also high in protein.

2

Bake the jerky. Lay the chicken breast on its side and slice it into 1/8 inch strips. Lay the strips on a baking sheet, preheat your oven to 200 degrees, and bake for 2 hours.

The jerky should be tough and dry. Bake for another 20 minutes if it is still juicy and soft.

3

Store the jerky. Store the jerky in an airtight container in the fridge for at least several days before feeding it to your dog. This will make it more chewy.

Method3

Baking Beef and Vegetable Balls

1

Gather the ingredients. Get raw organic beef, organic vegetable baby food for humans, flour, and dried milk. Mix 6 ounce balls of meat with an equal amount of baby food in a large mixing bowl. Add two cups of dry milk and mix it in thoroughly. Then add 1 cup of water to create a doughy consistency.[4]

You can also use diced leafy vegetables like cabbage or spinach instead of baby food.

2

Bake the balls. Roll the mixture into balls and place them on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then bake the balls for 12 to 15 minutes.

3

Let them cool. Be sure to allow the balls to cool before feeding them to your dog as they will be hot. You can store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Method4

Baking Vegetarian Muffin Treats

1

Gather the ingredients. Get 2 cups of organic carrots, a quarter cup of dry oats, 1 apple, 3/4 cups of organic wheat flour, and 1 cup of organic flax seed. Core and shred the apple while making sure that you remove all seeds. Mix the ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a quarter cup of water until you have a thick batter.[5]

2

Bake the balls. Spray non-stick spray onto a cupcake or muffin tin and then pour the mixture into the divots. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and then bake the muffins for 15 minutes. Remove them and check if they’ve browned. If they haven’t place then back in the oven for another 5 minutes and repeat until thoroughly baked.

3

Let them cool. It should only take 10-15 minutes for the muffins to cool. This recipe should make about a dozen muffins so store the leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can reheat them in a microwave for 20 seconds.